First Nations Consulting

Over the course of the last five years, Two Roads has tailored and specialized some of its services in order to meet the dynamic and challenging needs of First Nation communities. Two Roads has worked with First Nation administration, health administration, lands departments, treaty departments, economic development and tourism ventures.

Two Roads also provides consulting assistance to non-Native companies and organizations looking to develop more effective relationships with Native groups. Since 1997, Two Roads has worked closely with some of most important leaders in the Aboriginal community. Groundbreaking research on issues related to treaty-making, self-government, First Nation public administration and the economic applications of Aboriginal rights and title, have secured substantial recognition for the company in Native Canadian circles. 
If your group is reluctant or new to consulting with Aboriginal organizations, unclear on legal obligations, or just concerned about making the right impression, we can help.

Most recently, Two Roads has been negotiating for the provincial recognition of Aboriginal rights and title throughout the traditional territories of Native communities. This recognition is meant to assist First Nation communities and Native organizations to become involved in the economic opportunities surrounding major provincial projects on their lands. During 2000, Two Roads entered into negotiations with the British Columbia Rapid Transit Project Office, responsible for developing new rail transit service in Lower  Mainland British Columbia. In September of 2000, Two Roads secured a $7 million park construction contract and brokered a three-way Native joint venture to complete the project. These developments were the direct result of Two Roads’ research and presentation of an argument for economic involvement based on Aboriginal rights and title. The result has been success for all involved.

Applicable anywhere that land settlement agreements have not been arrived at, Two Roads has already begun developing this concept for Aboriginal rights and title towards use in the oil and gas, mining, and pipeline sectors.

Two Roads has always been concerned about the transfer of knowledge to First Nation communities. Too often, consultants enter and exit a Native community without leaving anything behind but a report. We’ve made a commitment to leaving something more. Two Roads commits time, in addition to its contract time, towards community training. In the past, we’ve given Internet training to community youth, software and computer training to community members and an assortment of public administration lectures to staff. Usually delivered on weekends and outside business hours, these courses and lectures are free and do not interfere with achieving the results of the contract.